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Emily Ann Roberts performs at The Square Room on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015. It was the Karns-native's first performance back home in East Tennessee after placing as the runner-up finalist on season nine of NBC's reality TV series 'The Voice.' (ADAM LAU/NEWS SENTINEL) (Photo: Adam Lau)

A host of local celebrities and the Budweiser Clydesdales will make appearances at Food City Race Night coming up on Thursday, April 14.

The event at the Knoxville Expo Center will go from 4-8 p.m. and feature performances from Cody Shuler & Pine Mountain Railroad and the Matthew Hickey Band, free food sampling, driver introductions by WATE's Michael Spencer and ESPN's Dr. Jerry Punch and the chance to see and interact with local celebrities including Trevor Bayne, "Voice" season 9 runner up Emily Ann Roberts and more.

Tickets are $5 if purchased at Food City and $6 if purchased at the door on the day of the event. Children 12 and under get in free. All proceeds from the event will benefit the East Tennessee Children's Hospital. The Knoxville News Sentinel, WATE and WIVK are the event's sponsors.